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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Everyone Online.
You’re waiting for your coffee to brew, or you’re ticking off the time before bed, and suddenly you’re ten minutes into someone else’s highlight reel. A wedding in Bali. A promotion announcement. Perfectly styled kids in spotless homes. She just had her third child and still looks like she stepped out of a fashion ad. He’s buying his second home at 28. They’re building a life you never dreamed possible.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Confessions
You Left, and Time Stood Still
he first time I saw her, she was sitting by the window of a quiet café, humming a tune only she seemed to know. Her fingers traced the rim of her coffee cup like she was writing poetry in invisible ink. There was something about her—soft but confident, distant yet familiar. Her eyes met mine for a brief second, and she smiled. Not the kind of smile that invites a conversation—but the kind that pulls you into a memory you haven’t lived yet.
By Jhon7 months ago in Confessions
Fading Thoughts
The rain had fallen all the night long and a steady murmur was there that whispered against the cracked windowpane of Room 304. Morning arrived not with sunlight but with a bruised sky and shadows that clung like cobwebs to the corners of the peeling walls. Abu sat in pensive mood at the edge of a thin metal-framed bed, fingers idly tracing the furs of his sweater. The room smelled of mildew and dust—like forgotten dreams.
By Nadeem Khan 7 months ago in Confessions
Being the ‘Strong One’ Nearly Destroyed Me
They called me the “strong one.” It was meant as a compliment, I think. I was the one everyone leaned on. The one who stayed calm in a crisis. The one who didn’t cry at funerals. The one who offered advice, gave rides, picked up the pieces. I was the dependable one. The helper. The fixer.
By Azmat Roman ✨7 months ago in Confessions
They Still Don’t Know Who I Really Am — And I’m Done Explaining
I spent most of my life explaining myself. Justifying my decisions. Smoothing over my rough edges to keep everyone comfortable. I’d rehearse conversations in my head before speaking — making sure my tone wasn’t too sharp, my words not too bold, and my presence not too much.
By Azmat Roman ✨7 months ago in Confessions
How I Rebuilt Myself After a Mental Burnout. Content Warning.
The town hadn’t changed much—same chipped-paint bookstore on the corner, same ocean breeze carrying salt and pine through the cracked windows of my rented apartment. I was back after six years, not to find anything or anyone, but to lose the noise. The city had been too loud, both inside and out. And I was tired. Bone-tired. Burnt out in the way no sleep could fix.
By Abdu ssamad7 months ago in Confessions
We Almost Happened
I met her on a Tuesday that felt like a Sunday. It was raining—light, persistent, like a whisper that wouldn't go away. The library was almost empty except for a few students and a girl in a red scarf, reading Norwegian Wood by Murakami.
By Muhammad Abuzar Badshah 7 months ago in Confessions
What Solo Travel Taught Me About Trusting Myself
There’s something quietly terrifying—and thrilling—about boarding a plane alone, passport in hand, with no one to lean on but yourself. No one to check the map, confirm the booking, or tell you everything will be okay. Just you, your luggage, and a heart full of curiosity. Solo travel isn’t just a journey through cities or landscapes; it’s a journey inward. And for me, it became the classroom where I learned one of life’s most essential lessons: how to trust myself.
By Aiman Shahid7 months ago in Confessions
The Bench by the Bus Stop
There’s a bench by the bus stop near my old school. You wouldn’t notice it if you weren’t looking. It’s rusted along the sides, the paint chipped from too many summers and rainy seasons. The wood creaks when you sit down, but it never breaks — a lot like the people who used to sit there.
By lamaar dowdy7 months ago in Confessions
What If a Low Birth Rate Is Actually a Blessing? Exploring the Hidden Opportunities
Introduction Across the world, fewer babies are being born each year. Many people worry about what this means for the future. Countries like Japan, South Korea, and many parts of Europe are aging fast and seeing populations shrink. Usually, we think low birth rates are a big problem that needs fixing. But what if that’s not the whole story? Could fewer babies actually be good for society and our planet? Imagine if, instead of just seeing low birth rates as a challenge, we saw them as an open door to new chances. Could this shift open up new ways of thinking about growth, environment, and community? Let’s explore the idea that sometimes, less might truly be more.
By vijay sam7 months ago in Confessions
The Day I Gave Up “Just in Case''
I Thought I Was Practical: I Used to Hold on to Everything — Old Chargers, Broken Picture Frames, Clothes That Didn’t Fit, Expired Cosmetics, Even Paper Bags From My Favorite Stores. I Told Myself I Was Smart. That Day, I Would Need Them. That Day, They Would Serve a Purpose. In my mind, “Just in Case” became a form of preparedness — proof that I was responsible, resourceful, even wise. I didn’t want to be the person who threw something away and later regretted it.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Confessions
